1、Lecture 1 A Brief Introduction to U.K. and U.S.A1. The Official NameU.K.: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandU.S.A.: the United States of America2. The NicknameU.K.: John Bull a gentle man from upper class, short and fat, impatient, but honest and passionateJohn bullism: English
2、 Character 英国精神, 英国习气, 或英国的典型性格John bullist: English Fans 英国迷U.S.A.: Uncle SamUncle Sam: a cowboy, tall and thin, patriotic, sincere, open-minded, free, democratic3. The National FlagU.K.: the Union Flag, the Union JackU.S.A.: Star-Spangled Banner 50 stars-50 states13 stripes-13 original coloniesRed
3、-Hardiness and Valor White-Purity and InnocenceBlue-Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice4. The National AnthemU.K.: God Save the QueenU.S.A.: Star-Spangled Banner5. The National BirdU.K.: red chest pigeonU.S.A.: bald eagle6. Land and peopleU.K. The earliest known inhabitants of Great Britain is Celts
4、 (凯尔特人) In addition, Britain also has a considerable number of immigrants from Africa and Asia. Most of them are from former colonies of the British Empire, such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Caribbean Islands, and countries in Africa.U.S.A an immigrant country more than 100 ethnic groups whit
5、e majority, 75%, descendants of European immigrants descendants of English settlers, 45%, most of the wealth and political power of the nation immigrants and their descendants from Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain and other Eastern European countries Other ethnic groups including Native Americ
6、ans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans, make up the rest of the population.7. PoliticsThe form of government in U.S. is based on three main principles, federalism, the separation of powers and respect for the Constitution, and the rule of law.American Federal Government: Separation of PowersExecutive Branch ( President ) Legislative Branch ( Congress ) Judicial Branch ( Supreme Court )U.K.: Constitutional Monachy
